Zero-Carb Snack Foods

If you and your doctor have decided a reduced carbohydrate diet is best for you, you may be struggling to choose healthy, zero-carbohydrate snacks. With some planning, you can enjoy an array of zero-carbohydrate snacks.

Sugar-Free Gelatin

Sugar-free gelatin contains zero carbohydrates and an average of only 10 calories per serving, according to "Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy." You can make sugar-free gelatin at home using a mix or buy it in ready-to-eat single-serving containers, says "Contemporary Nutrition." Typically, sugar-free gelatin is sweetened with a sugar substitute, such as aspartame or stevia. Sugar-free gelatin makes a convenient snack to pack to work or school, because it does not have to be refrigerated.

Deli Meat

A variety of deli meats are carbohydrate-free, according to "Contemporary Nutrition," and make an excellent high-protein, zero-carbohydrate snack. When choosing meats from the deli counter, "Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies" suggests avoiding meats with the terms "glazed" or "honey" in their name. For example, shy away from honey ham or glazed turkey breast, as these meats are commonly cooked with sugar. Instead, choose items that include "smoked" or "oven roasted" in their names, such as smoked chicken breast or oven-roasted turkey breast, suggests "Contemporary Nutrition," as these meats are more likely to contain zero carbohydrates.

Hard Boiled Egg Whites

Egg whites are lean sources of protein and are free of carbohydrates, according to "Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy." Hard boil a few eggs and discard their yolks after cooking. The hard boiled egg whites are zero-carbohydrate snacks that can be easily stored in the refrigerator to be grabbed when you are hurriedly on your way out the door, according to "Contemporary Nutrition," making them a good zero-carbohydrate snack for a busy person.